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by sewa
Fri Aug 05, 2022 12:46 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Eco Extremism Will Kill More Than Hitler, Stalin & Pol Pot
Replies: 78
Views: 2365

Re: Eco Extremism Will Kill More Than Hitler, Stalin & Pol Pot

Fertiliser gives a big hug. I wasted my time doing my chemistry degrees
by sewa
Thu Aug 04, 2022 7:47 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Inflation Fred
Replies: 574
Views: 31151

Re: Inflation Fred

The BOE had one job and the figure was 2%. Pity I can’t vote for the next Andrew Bailey. Given energy imports and Brexit sterling is broadly in line with the rest of the world. No interest rate policy in the world could get inflation to 2% for what is supply and not demand side inflation. Brexit ex...
by sewa
Thu Aug 04, 2022 7:40 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: MBS: Despot in the Desert
Replies: 9
Views: 494

Re: MBS: Despot in the Desert

Great read but those consultants are ridiculously underpaid for that job.
by sewa
Mon Aug 01, 2022 6:42 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 52911
Views: 2288545

Re: War in Ukraine...

The ruble is non-tradeable so can't be used to buy imports but it still has to be propped up internally through massive central bank intervention. The only way to really do that is to purchase rubles with dollars and euros to artificially inflate the value. So the valuable tradeable currency disapp...
by sewa
Mon Aug 01, 2022 3:48 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 52911
Views: 2288545

Re: War in Ukraine...

Propping up the ruble for the most part and paying crazy money to anyone who will sign a military service contract. But is that where the foreign reserves are going? I guess it makes sense to use USD and Euros to buy Rubles, right? Thanks. The ruble is non-tradeable so can't be used to buy imports ...
by sewa
Mon Aug 01, 2022 11:08 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby is as dangerous as smoking for kids ...
Replies: 139
Views: 3440

Re: Rugby is as dangerous as smoking for kids ...

koroke hangareka wrote: Mon Aug 01, 2022 4:19 am
CM11 wrote: Sun Jul 31, 2022 7:39 pm Lots of bravado on this thread. For balance

https://archive.ph/ZghTw

I know it's emotive but when players are getting this sort of care, is it any wonder some people are concerned?
God.
Read that yesterday in the Sunday Times, absolutely heart breaking
by sewa
Mon Jul 04, 2022 5:13 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OFFICIAL Brexit Thread
Replies: 40890
Views: 2070142

Re: OFFICIAL Brexit Thread

Take goods temporarily out of the UK Travellers to the EU who carry a laptop for work purposes will require an ATA carnet to temporarily export their computer and avoid import charges according to advice from the government. A carnet from the London Chambers of Commerce costs £300 + VAT (members £1...
by sewa
Sun Jun 19, 2022 12:37 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Inflation Fred
Replies: 574
Views: 31151

Re: Inflation Fred

End the sanctions on Russian oil and gas we will see the price plummet AND provide less money to fund Russia’s war. Oil prices have an ‘instant’ and significant impact to inflation. It’s also one of the few things that can be achieved politically. Get it done. Agree. Doesn't matter the situation, w...
by sewa
Sun Jun 19, 2022 12:34 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Anybody into Crypto
Replies: 3086
Views: 158061

Re: Anybody into Crypto

Largest corporate Bitcoin holdings back in February 2022; LIST MicroStrategy: 125,051 bitcoins Tesla: 43,200 bitcoins Marathon Digital Holdings: 8,133 bitcoins Square Inc.: 8,027 bitcoins Hut 8 Mining Corp: 5,242 bitcoins Bitfarms Limited: 4,600 bitcoins Coinbase: 4,487 bitcoins Riot Blockchain: 4,...
by sewa
Sat Jun 18, 2022 4:35 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Anybody into Crypto
Replies: 3086
Views: 158061

Re: Anybody into Crypto

My mate is an early retired pilot, he has a tonne of AF / Klm shares, poor bastard is doing even worse than most crypto investors. Property next to go?
by sewa
Sat Jun 18, 2022 9:51 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Anybody into Crypto
Replies: 3086
Views: 158061

Re: Anybody into Crypto

Bitcoin is bombing down today, >£1000 down already! Both Btc and Eth broke 20k usd and 1k usd respectively. It may not seem important but for a lot of small players these are psychologically important levels. Could see bigger falls now. Glad I got out without losing much. I can sleep again properly
by sewa
Thu Jun 16, 2022 10:25 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby
Replies: 145263
Views: 7814951

Re: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby

Floppykid wrote: Thu Jun 16, 2022 9:34 pm Average person doesn't really have much of a realistic choice when buying cheap made in china Dunnes underwear either.
Alexa, add that to my shopping list
by sewa
Thu Jun 16, 2022 5:21 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SA Teams face first big Euro draw
Replies: 20
Views: 2377

Re: SA Teams face first big Euro draw

eben wrote: Thu Jun 16, 2022 4:28 pm sa teams should dominate this league
It's not even a league format :lol:
by sewa
Thu Jun 16, 2022 5:16 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Inflation Fred
Replies: 574
Views: 31151

Re: Inflation Fred

Fed raises interest rates by 0.75 percentage points. This is just the start I exited the crypto, this is going to take quite a few years to play out. The pain has to come eventually, the one worry is will Biden be tempted to interfere politically before the mid terms He should interfere in the oil ...
by sewa
Thu Jun 16, 2022 4:45 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Inflation Fred
Replies: 574
Views: 31151

Re: Inflation Fred

iarmhiman wrote: Wed Jun 15, 2022 8:28 pm Fed raises interest rates by 0.75 percentage points.

This is just the start
I exited the crypto, this is going to take quite a few years to play out. The pain has to come eventually, the one worry is will Biden be tempted to interfere politically before the mid terms
by sewa
Sat Jun 11, 2022 9:19 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: We need to talk about Stuart Lancaster
Replies: 11
Views: 769

Re: We need to talk about Stuart Lancaster

5 more years, great man
by sewa
Sun May 29, 2022 10:16 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 524553
Views: 28402360

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Still proves this side are incapable of getting the job done on the road for me. Just can't perform outside of any comfort zone and the scrum is absolutely shite, no two ways about it You’re not allowed criticize the Leinster/ Ireland scrum on this thread. Furlong is the best TH in the world no mat...
by sewa
Sun May 29, 2022 1:35 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 524553
Views: 28402360

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

If Leinster didn’t cop that Ross Byrne wasn’t up to it last year you’d wonder will they ever? Furlong seemed to have been rushed back in too. James Ryan also a shadow of the player he was four years ago. Surviving solely on reputation, Ross Moloney was much better. Moloney was the best Leinster pla...
by sewa
Sun May 22, 2022 1:10 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Leinster v Munster, do I have to do everything around here?
Replies: 322
Views: 11214

Re: Leinster v Munster, do I have to do everything around here?

mdaclarke wrote: Sun May 22, 2022 10:02 am
de_Selby wrote: Sun May 22, 2022 9:59 am Including Snyman automatically invalidates you point
R G Synman is an example of why Munster should not be allowed nice things. He was awesome for 7 minutes and then the cack handed props dropped him and destroyed his knee.
It was Billy Holland who dropped him.
by sewa
Fri May 20, 2022 8:46 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Anybody into Crypto
Replies: 3086
Views: 158061

Re: Anybody into Crypto

Its been a hard time for us Crypto people, it seems a lot of jealous people want us to fail. Don't cry for me Argentina Crypto people :lol: you’re investing some money in crypto ffs stop acting like it’s some sort of movement. Hoping for a massive return. That’s half the problem. You think you’re b...
by sewa
Fri May 20, 2022 12:24 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Anybody into Crypto
Replies: 3086
Views: 158061

Re: Anybody into Crypto

Its been a hard time for us Crypto people, it seems a lot of jealous people want us to fail. Don't cry for me Argentina
by sewa
Wed May 11, 2022 10:48 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Anybody into Crypto
Replies: 3086
Views: 158061

Re: Anybody into Crypto

Anyway, maybe it was a co Spota you or maybe it was shot like this. https://twitter.com/tiktokinvestors/status/1494076067669168130?s=21&t=HX-cHHbkeH2lXH3il5tnUQ You used to speak actual legible English. I would be interested to know what this means because I think your a good bloke but I have no id...
by sewa
Wed May 11, 2022 9:42 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Anybody into Crypto
Replies: 3086
Views: 158061

Re: Anybody into Crypto

Just speculation. But f'me. I've bought some Luna. It's speculative but this could all blow over Don't think so. Algorithmic stable coins are a gamble and DoKwan has f**ked the cat here. My only exposure is a couple $100 on Loop.dex where I was farming LUV/UST as I was getting a couple of 1000's LU...
by sewa
Wed May 11, 2022 7:10 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Anybody into Crypto
Replies: 3086
Views: 158061

Re: Anybody into Crypto

The problem for people who are crypto sceptic is they're really out of touch with what is going on in the world of software development around decentralization. Did you read Charles Hoskinson's twitter accusations about the Luna attack being deliberately orchestrated by the big investment houses, d...
by sewa
Wed May 11, 2022 4:15 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Anybody into Crypto
Replies: 3086
Views: 158061

Re: Anybody into Crypto

The problem for people who are crypto sceptic is they're really out of touch with what is going on in the world of software development around decentralization. Did you read Charles Hoskinson's twitter accusations about the Luna attack being deliberately orchestrated by the big investment houses, d...
by sewa
Tue May 10, 2022 9:20 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Anybody into Crypto
Replies: 3086
Views: 158061

Re: Anybody into Crypto

What’s going on with Bitcoin? Big investors dumping it? A mix of things going on. US investors and to a lesser extent other Western investors are fleeing to cash (what always happens in a crisis, not even gold is immune) as we are seeing a bad environment for both equities and bonds. Partly related...
by sewa
Tue May 10, 2022 1:11 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 524553
Views: 28402360

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

CM11 wrote: Mon May 09, 2022 5:00 pm There are no bad seats in Lansdowne.
Maybe not in Landsdowne but in the Aviva there is some with badly blocked views behind pillars
by sewa
Sun May 08, 2022 4:23 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Munster v Toulouse, Ed Sheeran is only a gowl
Replies: 477
Views: 17761

Re: Munster v Toulouse, Ed Sheeran is only a gowl

Definitely positives to be taken from it. Little bit of inexperience cost us at times. I think the drop goal should have been worked through another phase or two to make the kick easier. The missed penalties were shocking also given the conditions. Great experience for the young players though. Stil...
by sewa
Sat May 07, 2022 1:00 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Munster v Toulouse, Ed Sheeran is only a gowl
Replies: 477
Views: 17761

Re: Munster v Toulouse, Ed Sheeran is only a gowl

If Munster can survive that Toulouse pack they can hurt in the backs even with Murray's slow play but Jesus that's a really big if. Is Murray there to help account for the pack disadvantage with extra bulk at rucks and kicking consistency, rather than Casey getting it away faster (which may not be ...
by sewa
Fri May 06, 2022 12:42 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Munster v Toulouse, Ed Sheeran is only a gowl
Replies: 477
Views: 17761

Re: Munster v Toulouse, Ed Sheeran is only a gowl

Munster-fogs wrote: Fri May 06, 2022 12:14 pm Team named. Pack looks weak, and Murray starting. x(
As much as I would also start Casey it was never going to happen. He won't be brought on until the game is lost
by sewa
Thu May 05, 2022 6:36 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Munster v Toulouse, Ed Sheeran is only a gowl
Replies: 477
Views: 17761

Re: Munster v Toulouse, Ed Sheeran is only a gowl

Our back row is decimated by injuries. Coombes, Jack O'Sullivan and Cleote all out. Then we lost the one player you really want fit with back row injuries, Tadgh Beirne. Only one side in this
by sewa
Sun Apr 24, 2022 10:01 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: United Rugby Championship 2021/22 Thread
Replies: 2659
Views: 157464

Re: United Rugby Championship 2021/22 Thread

mdaclarke wrote: Sun Apr 24, 2022 9:50 am
lorcanoworms wrote: Sun Apr 24, 2022 8:26 am
OomStruisbaai wrote: Sat Apr 23, 2022 8:11 pm Next week Stormers vs Leinster clash will be a cracker.
I think some of the Leinster players are going home Monday the likes of Porter and Kelleher, going to be an even weaker team.
It's almost like they want to get pumped!
The way Porter played they will be better off
by sewa
Sat Apr 23, 2022 7:06 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: United Rugby Championship 2021/22 Thread
Replies: 2659
Views: 157464

Re: United Rugby Championship 2021/22 Thread

Sharks celebrating like they beat a big team.... how did it come to this
by sewa
Sat Apr 23, 2022 6:48 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: United Rugby Championship 2021/22 Thread
Replies: 2659
Views: 157464

Re: United Rugby Championship 2021/22 Thread

Leinsters squad depth is beyond ridiculous.
by sewa
Sat Apr 23, 2022 6:21 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: United Rugby Championship 2021/22 Thread
Replies: 2659
Views: 157464

Re: United Rugby Championship 2021/22 Thread

Cashed out after the Leinster penalty. I had a look at the Leinster bench and thought wtf are these
by sewa
Sat Apr 23, 2022 6:00 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: United Rugby Championship 2021/22 Thread
Replies: 2659
Views: 157464

Re: United Rugby Championship 2021/22 Thread

camroc1 wrote: Sat Apr 23, 2022 5:58 pm FFS Leinster..... :x
Shocking kick chase, very soft try.
by sewa
Sat Apr 23, 2022 5:46 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: United Rugby Championship 2021/22 Thread
Replies: 2659
Views: 157464

Re: United Rugby Championship 2021/22 Thread

Wtf is this Leinster selection? I have them backed on a tasty double with Connacht :blush:
by sewa
Mon Apr 18, 2022 11:38 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Munster v Exeter, can you hear the banjos?
Replies: 312
Views: 14254

Re: Munster v Exeter, can you hear the banjos?

Mr. Very Popular wrote: Sun Apr 17, 2022 12:37 pm Play like we did yesterday and add Beirne, Kilcoyne Coombes into the mix and we'll give Toulouse a hell of a rattle.
RG Snyman looks to be back shortly. I've John Cooper Clarke in Dolans on the 6th. Fingers crossed for no clash
by sewa
Sat Apr 09, 2022 8:40 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Munster v Exeter, can you hear the banjos?
Replies: 312
Views: 14254

Re: Exeter v Munster, battle of the mutants.

If Healy goes down early I wonder is it Murray or Scannell first choice to replace him? Lineout is the biggest concern with that side. O'Donoghue and Wycherley will be the options I guess, because nobody wants to be lifting Kleyn. Scannell I expect, Murray will be needed at the base to slow the gam...
by sewa
Thu Apr 07, 2022 11:48 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 52911
Views: 2288545

Re: War in Ukraine...

Jesus, Mick is getting worse. It's almost impossible to follow his ramblings